Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced the launch of the Rs one lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund to encourage private sector investments in Research and Development. The announcement was made at the first-ever Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave which aims to bring policy makers, innovators and global thought leaders on one platform to drive the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. PM Modi also unveiled a coffee table book showcasing India’s scientific achievements and released a vision document for science and technology.
